Orleans Parish School District
School District · New Orleans, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem
Enrollment
2,128
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem
Enrollment
2,128
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#46 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$39,996
+$24,906 vs Louisiana median
District size
2,128 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
The short answer
Orleans Parish ranks #46 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Orleans Parish's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elan Academy Charter School (7.1/10), Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science (6.7/10), and The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Orleans Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elan Academy Charter School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Travis Hill School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Orleans Parish
Orleans Parish is a New Orleans, Louisiana school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,128 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. District-level spending was $39,996 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Orleans Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elan Academy Charter School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Orleans Parish students show an average math proficiency of 33.3% and ELA proficiency of 46.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools.
District Map
Schools in Orleans Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Orleans Parish with test data.
Schools in Orleans Parish
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- New Orleans
- Total Enrollment
- 2,128
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180
- District spending per student
- $39,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 30.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orleans Parish?
Orleans Parish has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Orleans Parish?
The average composite rating for Orleans Parish is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Orleans Parish?
Orleans Parish's district-level spending was $39,996 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Orleans Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Orleans Parish is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Orleans Parish?
Elan Academy Charter School is the highest-rated school in Orleans Parish with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Orleans Parish?
Across schools in Orleans Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Orleans Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Orleans Parish has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Orleans Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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